Over 2,198 Writing Prompts

Explore the consequences of social media on political mobilization in democracies. Discuss both the advantages and pitfalls, and use specific movements or protests as case studies.

Non-Fiction
Current Affairs & Politics

In a future where space travel is as common as taking a bus, your main character operates a quaint interstellar coffee shop. One day, an enigmatic traveler leaves behind a mysterious map to a uncharted galaxy, along with a warning note. Explore the unraveling of this cosmic mystery.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Space & New Horizons

Describe a scenario where two chefs are fierce rivals in a high stakes cooking competition, but as tensions rise, so do sparks. Discover how they navigate their budding romance amidst their career ambitions and the media's watchful eyes.

Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Romance

A skilled Athenian potter crafts a series of vases that unexpectedly become pivotal in revealing a traitorous plot against the city-state. As the clues unfold within his own artistic creations, this unassuming potter must navigate the dangerous waters of Athenian politics without compromising his values or his life.

Fiction
Historical Fiction
Ancient Greece

Document a significant turning point that altered your personal beliefs or lifestyle. Discuss the events leading up to this change, the major players, and how you felt during the transition. Reflect on how different your life is because of this change.

Non-Fiction
Biographies & Memoirs

Write a letter from the perspective of a mother in a developing country to her daughter who has moved to a metropolitan area for education. Include advice on empowerment, managing cultural identity, and the importance of education for women.

Non-Fiction
Women's Studies

Describe a day in the life from your pet’s perspective. What do they see, think, and feel as they move through their day? Use this narrative to explore deeper themes such as empathy, communication, and the bond between humans and animals.

Non-Fiction
Pets

Every year, on the anniversary of an unsolved high-profile bank heist, a poem is published in the city's largest newspaper, hinting at the location of the stolen millions. A retired detective, haunted by the one case he couldn't solve, teams up with a rookie cop to finally put the pieces together. They soon realize that solving the puzzle could lead them into a much larger conspiracy.

Fiction
Mystery & Crime
Crime Fiction

On the eve of the grand unveiling of a neural enhancement designed to abolish sleep, a low-level employee discovers that the enhancement also suppresses human emotions. Explore their struggle to decide whether to blow the whistle or not.

Fiction
Science Fiction & Fantasy
High Tech Fiction

A retired detective receives a mystery birthday gift: an old, unsolved case file from his past, now with a new clue enclosed. As he dusts off his investigative skills, he realizes the sender must be someone from the original list of suspects.

Fiction
Mystery & Crime

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